Project Development Director

Your Mission:

• Lead end-to-end development of utility-scale energy storage and generation projects from early-stage assessment/acquisition through contracting and Ready-to-Build (RTB).
• Manage third-party developers, consultants, and internal cross-functional teams to advance development workstreams, ensure stage-gate readiness, and drive critical decisions.
• Own development budgets, schedules, critical path execution, risk management, and reporting to leadership and investment stakeholders.
• Secure and manage key project agreements and permits, including land control, environmental/community engagement, and local approvals with relevant authorities.
• Drive grid interconnection and utility coordination through application, studies, and agreements to support bankable RTB outcomes.
• Define project scope and requirements aligned to commercial strategy, ensuring development deliverables support financing, offtake, and long-term value creation.

Your Background:

• 15 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Communication, or Business; 12 years of related experience with a master’s degree; or 8 years of related experience with a PhD.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management of complex projects in the Energy Generation and/or Energy Storage industries.
• Proven experience developing projects from origination/acquisition through development approvals and grid connections.
• Certification in Project Management preferred.
• Capacity to learn on-the-fly, particularly regarding nuanced project technical or legal requirements.
• Excellent Project Management skills and the ability to work independently on multiple project timelines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Agile work ethic with flexibility to address pressing project needs as they arise.
• Proficiency in effective communication of project plans, proposals, and results, and ability to negotiate options at senior management levels.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 30%.
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• 8-weeks for Paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.